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Impact

 

Our Purpose

Community. Art. Education.
Where connections are hand-built.

 
 

“This class really created a sense of community.”

—Older Resident at Boulder Housing Partners

 

Over 90% of seniors in low-income Boulder housing live alone. Social isolation is a real danger. Community art classes help our elders see friends, meet neighbors, and build connection. Older adults who participate in 3 activities each week are also 63% less likely to have dementia.

Art matters. Making art makes a difference.

 
 

Our Why

Over 65% of our free programs are with children living in low-income households or youth facing homelessness. The arts help kids thrive and build brighter futures, which benefits both the student as well as our community.

Studies have documented that low-income students who participate in the arts:

  • have higher attendance in school and drop-out rates five times lower than their peers;

  • engage more in school and are four times more likely to have high academic achievement than their peers;

  • are twice as likely to graduate college.

That’s why we partner with Youth Services Initiative, The “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Attention Homes, and others — because art matters for every child.